Over 90 recreational areas nationwide at risk of water surge incidents


The search operation for victims of the water surge tragedy in Jeram Air Putih, Kemaman is still ongoing. – Bernama

MARANG: A total of 93 recreational areas nationwide are at risk of water surge incidents, says Deputy Local Government Development Minister Akmal Nasarullah Mohd Nasir.

He said that these are areas with waterfalls, rivers and beaches and are under the supervision of the Fire and Rescue Department.

He said measures have been taken to reduce the risk of accidents in the affected areas, including awareness programmes and the Asean-level Water Activity Safety Council in June.

"There are 93 areas at risk of water surges recorded from 2019 to 2023. We are constantly intensifying our efforts to increase public awareness to avoid untoward incidents.

"For this, we have Safety Water and Rescue Team Auxiliary Fire Officers (PBB SWART)," he said at the closing ceremony of the Fire Science Certificate Course here on Saturday (July 8).

According to Akmal Nasarullah, a total of 1,464 drowning cases were reported over six years.

"As of May this year, a total of 168 drowning cases were recorded," he said.

He also extended his condolences to the families of the victims of the water surge tragedy in Jeram Air Putih, Kemaman, Terengganu, on Saturday, July 1. – Bernama

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